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Cheesey Sooji/Semolina Bites

Cheesy Sooji Bites

Swati
Easy and quick bites sized snack stuffed with chutney and corn bites.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Course snacks
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Sooji/Semolina
  • 1 Boiled Potato
  • ¾ Grated Cheese
  • ½ Cup Breadcrumbs
  • ¼ Cup Sweet Corn
  • ¼ Cup Grated Carrot
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander//Cilantro Leaves
  • 1-2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes(optional)
  • 1 tbsp Finely Chopped Ginger
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • Oil for Frying or to Brush bites

Instructions
 

  • In a pan heat oil, add cumin seeds.
  • Add finely chopped ginger and green chilli if adding.
  • Add grated carrots and corn. Saute for few minutes. Add other veggies like peas, broccoli as per your choice,
  • Add Sooji roast for few minutes and then add water and salt.
  • Cook till the mixture becomes thick.
  • Transfer to a bowl and let it cool completely.
  • Add boiled mashed potatoes, grated cheese, garlic powder, chilli flakes and breadcrumbs. Adjust the salt.
  • Mix nicely and shape into small lemon sized balls.

To Air Fry/Bake in Oven

  • Plug-in the Air Fryer. Set the Air Fry setting to 350F or 180C for 15 mins and start it. Or, pre-heat air fryer/oven for 5 mins at 350F or 180C.
  • When display indicates, ADD FOOD, brush soji balls with oil, add to air fry and air fry for about 10 mins, check sooji bites.
  • After 10 mins, brush with oil then again air fry for about 5-6 mins.

For Deep Frying

  • Heat oil in a kadhai or heavy bottom pan, when the oil is hot enough, add sooji balls one by one carefully. Deep fry till light brown in color.
  • Take out on a kitchen towel and serve hot!

For Appe Pan

  • Heat pan on medium heat, brush oil in the cavities, add balls cover and cook for 2-3 mins.
  • Rotate the balls, and then brush again, cover and cook, till light brown in color.

Notes

I used only carrot and corn, you can use any other veggies like peas, finely chopped broccoli, beans.
You can add fresh garlic or skip it, for no onion garlic version. When adding fresh garlic, add with ginger while sauteing the veggies.
You can skip cheese if you do not want it.
For vegan version, add vegan cheese or skip.
Keyword Recipes with Sooji/Semolina
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